The Change Makers

25 leaders in their own words

Shaun Carney
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The Change Makers

Published

5 February 2019

ISBN

9780522874785

Pages

208

Imprint

Melbourne University Press

The Change Makers

25 leaders in their own words

Shaun Carney
25 leaders who have driven positive change talk about what strong political leadership in Australia looks like
Good leadership. Why is it so elusive? Are there successful traits that can be transferred from one field to another, or is it a constant application of imagination to the changing challenges? How do you take others with you? Now more than ever we need leaders who can be strong yet humble, bold and assertive when it counts but have the capacity to listen and learn, who can motivate and influence, and who can get the best out of those around them. Twenty-five outstanding Australian leaders-from diverse worlds such as science, the police force, a netball team, a spy agency, emergency medicine, business, politics and unionism-share their insights and lessons on the essence of inspiring leadership.
Good leadership. Why is it so elusive? Are there successful traits that can be transferred from one field to another, or is it a constant application of imagination to the changing challenges? How do you take others with you? Now more than ever we need leaders who can be strong yet humble, bold and assertive when it counts but have the capacity to listen and learn, who can motivate and influence, and who can get the best out of those around them. Twenty-five outstanding Australian leaders-from diverse worlds such as science, the police force, a netball team, a spy agency, emergency medicine, business, politics and unionism-share their insights and lessons on the essence of inspiring leadership.

These stories are astonishingly inspiring and compelling. This book reveals a mosaic of commitment, life experience and purpose.’”
Julia Gillard

A thought-provoking collection of leaders’ perceptions of the challenges they face and how they inspire a sense of purpose in a great diversity of settings.”
David Kemp

Not only common sense but compassion, purpose and imagination are shared in these pages. Every Australian who cares about the future with its unprecedented challenges should read this refreshing and inspiring book.”
Mary Ann Elliot

Shaun Carney

Shaun Carney

Shaun Carney has been a journalist, editor and columnist with The Herald, The Age and the Herald Sun. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, UNSW Canberra.

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